Senior Consultant - Planning and Delay

Maxim Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-disciplinary construction consulting firm in Leeds is seeking a Senior Consultant specializing in Planning and Delay. The ideal candidate will have approximately 10 years of experience in the construction industry, expertise in delay analysis, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities include supporting clients on projects and providing coaching on delays. The company offers a competitive salary of up to £90k, car allowance, pension, and hybrid working opportunities.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Discretionary bonus

Support towards further qualifications

Hybrid working opportunity

Qualifications

• Approx. 10 years postgraduate experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in live planning or delay analysis is advantageous.
• Ability to manage or support formal disputes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support on complex disputes and run assignments.
• Collaborate with Delay Analysts on time-related issues.
• Review and guide on construction programmes.
• Provide coaching and training to clients on delays.
• Report writing and representation in tribunals.

Skills

Construction industry experience

Planning and programming

Communication skills

Familiarity with Programmes

Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Degree level qualification

Master's in Construction Law (desirable)

Tools

P6

Asta Powerproject

MS Project

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Senior Consultant - Planning and Delay, Leeds

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Client:

Maxim Recruitment

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

In this line of work, it is common to gain exposure to a wide variety of assignments. This can include projects in multiple sectors, as well as working with a number of unique clients, including main contractors, sub-contractors and client organisations.

Responsibilities and Duties

As a Senior Delay Consultant you will report directly to the Managing Director and provide support to senior management on more complex disputes work, as well as being charged with running your own assignments with clients relating to claims on live projects.

You will be expected to provide all of the following services within this role. However, some you will be expected to carry out independently, whilst others in a more supporting role to a senior manager:

• Collaborate with the Delay Analysts at to offer support on disputed and time-related issues.
• Reviewing construction programmes and offering guidance on them.
• Helping clients avoid conflicts by offering expert, commercially focused counsel.
• Providing support to clients on matters related to delay and loss.
• Collaborate with the commercial experts to offer support on disputed and
• non-controversial time-related issues.
• Provide timely and delay-related coaching and training to numerous clients.
• Report writing and representation of clients in tribunals.
• Collaborate with solicitors offering expert support in construction-related disputes
• Business Development

Desired Skills and Experience

• Approximately 10 years postgraduate experience in the construction industry.
• The chosen applicant will have prior experience working in live planning and programming roles for contracting organisations or delay analysis work at a disputes consultancy. Experience of both would be highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with Programmes and Programming Software.
• Ability to use some or all of the following software: P6, Asta Powerproject, MS Project
• Some formal involvement in managing or supporting in a formal dispute (adjudication, arbitration, litigation etc.) would be advantageous, but is not essential
• Well-presented and articulate individual with the ability to thrive in a client-facing role and communicate effectively with the client
• Good experience/knowledge of standard forms of contract such as NEC and JCT is essential
• Competent with Microsoft Office packages.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• Qualified to degree level
• A Masters in Construction Law would be desirable. Candidates working towards either of these may be considered also.

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The hiring company is a multi-disciplinary construction consulting firm with a focus on risk analysis and mitigation, expert witness, coaching, training, project management, commercial management, and dispute avoidance.

Since its founding, the company has built a solid and expanding clientele. It is ideally situated to offer clients across the country a high calibre of service, with multiple office sites around the United Kingdom.

The business is headed up by a highly respected senior management team who can provide excellent guidance and support to the successful candidate in their professional career development.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

Basic Salary up to £90k (DOE)
+ Car allowance
+ Pension
+ Discretionary Bonus
+ Support towards further qualifications
+ Hybrid working Opportunity